Find out how popular the last name Igleheart is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Igleheart.

Igleheart, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Igleheart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Igleheart in America

Igleheart is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Igleheart surname appeared 285 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Igleheart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Igleheart to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Igleheart

The surname Igleheart is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "iglian" meaning "to protect" and "heort" meaning "heart," suggesting that the name may have been derived from an occupation or personal characteristic of an ancestor who was known for their protective or courageous nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls, a collection of administrative records from the late 13th century, where it appears as "Igelhart." This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the Igleheart surname was recorded in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. It is possible that the name was associated with specific locations or manors in these regions, although no definitive records have been found to confirm this.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in the records of the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare. One notable individual from this time period was John Igleheart, a landowner and farmer who lived in the area between 1525 and 1587.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Igleheart surname. One such person was Sir Thomas Igleheart (1580-1648), a prominent English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1642. Another was Captain William Igleheart (1650-1721), a British naval officer who played a role in the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 18th century, the Igleheart family established itself in the United States, with records indicating their presence in Virginia and Maryland. One member of this branch was Reverend Samuel Igleheart (1717-1798), a Presbyterian minister who served as a chaplain during the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries progressed, the Igleheart surname continued to be represented across various fields. Notable individuals include the author and journalist Horace Igleheart (1855-1924), who wrote extensively on topics related to the American Civil War, and the acclaimed artist and illustrator Avard Fairbanks Igleheart (1892-1968), known for his sculptures and illustrations of Native American subjects.

While the Igleheart surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and diverse representation across different periods and regions of England and the United States have contributed to its unique legacy and enduring significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Igleheart

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Igleheart.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Igleheart was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Igleheart has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Igleheart was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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